Taste Test: Peanut Butter

Not many can resist this luscious spread: It's found in 90 percent of American pantries. We tasted 24 versions of this childhood favorite to see which creamy and crunchy varieties came out on top.
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Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter

Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter

This spread ($2.99 for 16.3 oz., amazon.com) pleased tasters with its "authentic peanut butter taste" and "softer, almost velvety texture." While the saltiness struck a perfect balance for some, others found it a little overpowering. A few mentioned that the classic texture was on the gluey side, but the "great roasted taste" kept them coming back. "It tastes like home," one volunteer said.

Planter’s Creamy Peanut Butter

Planter’s Creamy Peanut Butter

This one ($2.38 for 16.3 oz.) left our tasters reminiscing about the PB&Js of their childhood. Volunteers used words like "stellar," "perfect," and "delish" when describing Planter's Creamy Peanut Butter. While a few felt it was a tad too salty, most enjoyed the extra-smooth texture and commented on its sweet-salty balance.